Best Things To Do in Napa Valley Wine Country This January

Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month. Less researching and more having fun. Enjoy!

Feature photo courtesy of Napa Lighted Art Festival.

A group of four people sitting at an outdoor dining table, toasting with red wine glasses. The table is set with various dishes, including a roasted chicken, salad, and bottles of wine. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying a pleasant meal together—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of Clif Family Winery.

January 1

Welcome the New Year with a delicious brunch from the Bruschetteria Food Truck. Along with the food truck’s regular menu items, selections the likes of avocado toast, sweet potato hash and skillet cornbread with pimento cheese will be served. Reservations encouraged; pickup orders available.

Child's drawing of astronaut at Napa County Youth Art Show
Photo courtesy of Yountville Chamber of Commerce, Clare Daw.

Dates TBD

Presented by the Yountville Arts Commission, the exhibit highlights Napa County artists ages 5 to 18. All work is on display in the Steve Rogers Gallery, inside the Yountville Community Center on Washington Street.

Festive outdoor ice skating rink at night, surrounded by holiday lights and decorations, including a large Christmas tree. Skaters of all ages glide on the ice, while spectators watch from the sides. Stalls and tents border the rink, adding to the lively atmosphere—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of Meritage.

Through early January

Skate your way through the holiday season at a seasonal ice rink on the lawn at Grand Reserve at the Meritage in Napa.

A chef grates truffles over an elegantly plated dish on a white rectangular plate. The dish features small cubes of what appears to be potato or polenta, garnished with fresh greens and drizzled sauce, creating a refined and artistic presentation—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of Napa Truffle Festival​.

Napa Truffle Festival

Dates TBD

Taste, smell and learn about, you guessed it — truffles. They’ll be plenty of wine too.

A gourmet dish featuring a seared beef steak on the left, a mound of mashed potatoes topped with slices of truffle in the center, and a lobster tail filled with black caviar on a bed of greens on the right, all plated on a white dish—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of Charlie Palmer Steak Napa.

Dates TBD

Sample some of Napa’s world-class dining at the county’s annual restaurant week. Make reservations, tables will fill up fast!

A group of people stand in the foreground facing a building, which is illuminated with colorful digital projections resembling stained glass. The vibrant display contrasts against the dark night sky, highlighting the building's architectural details—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of Napa Lighted Art Festival.

Dates TBD

This free and walkable open-air art festival lights up downtown Napa. This celebration of creative arts, technology and lights showcases 10 lighted art sculptures in downtown Napa.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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